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Basics need more work
CBI focuses on basic skills

The Government needs to focus on ensuring that all school leavers have adequate literacy and numeracy skills, according to the Confederation for British Industry (CBI). In last week’s annual furore about the standard of A-Levels the CBI was quick to emphasise that employers reported few problems with A-Level or degree recruits and that its concern… Read more »

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More problems for controversial building
SNP questions Holyrood flood risk

With the Scottish Parliament now in operation, and the opening ceremony just over a month away, new questions have been raised about the suitability of the site. It has been confirmed that during the weekend’s heavy rains water entered the building through the drainage system and caused damage to a police room in the building…. Read more »